Tensions Escalate: NYT Reporter Expelled Amid China-Taiwan Dispute
The move came after the newspaper’s interview with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, and the United States revoked a Chinese state media worker’s visa in response.
- On Friday, The New York Times confirmed that China expelled its Beijing-based correspondent Vivian Wang, with executive editor Joseph Kahn calling the decision "wrong" and urging authorities to reinstate her immediately.
- Chinese officials targeted Wang after the newspaper hosted Taiwan President Lai Ching-te for a recorded interview for the DealBook Summit 2025, which aired in December last year.
- While Wang had no role in the interview, officials criticized her reporting on sensitive topics; Kahn noted her removal follows a campaign of harassment directed at her over professional coverage.
- In response, the United States removed a Chinese state media worker employed at Xinhua on Friday, described as "an apparent reciprocal act" following Beijing's decision regarding Wang.
- Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo condemned the expulsion as a threat to press freedom, stating that Taiwan will not be silenced by oppression and continues to safeguard regional security.
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Tensions Escalate: NYT Reporter Expelled Amid China-Taiwan Dispute
Taiwan condemns China's expulsion of New York Times reporter Vivian Wang, following an interview with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan insists on press freedom and vows to communicate their stance globally. China's actions highlight existing cross-strait tensions and ongoing geopolitical issues with US media involvement.
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AlKhaleej TodayTaiwan condemns China’s ‘groundless’ expulsion of New York Times reporter over Lai interview
TAIPEI, May 31 — Taiwan’s presidential office condemned China today after the New York Times said one of its reporters was expelled from the country following an interview the newspaper did with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and Lai as a “separatist.” He rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims and says only the island’s people can decide their future.The New York Times said on Friday…
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